Dimensions
Size comparison
Pad 8Pad Air
| Pad 8 | Pad Air | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 278.5 mm | 245.1 mm | +33.4 mm |
| Width | 174.1 mm | 154.8 mm | +19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm | 6.9 mm | = |
| Weight | 520 g | 440 g | +80 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pad 8 better than Pad Air?
- Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
- AnTuTu score279,242 vs 249,272+12%
- RAM8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- Battery capacity7,250 mAh vs 7,100 mAh+2%
- Screen size12″ vs 10.4″+16%
- Wired charging22 W vs 18 W+25%
- Storage (base)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Measured brightness392 nits vs 352 nits+11%
- Loudspeaker loudness-22.7 LUFS vs -28.3 LUFS+-20%
- Screen-to-body ratio84.5% vs 80.5%+5%
Why is Pad Air better than Pad 8?
- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,545 vs 1,661+8%
- Memory card slotNo · Pad 8: Yes
- Weight520 g vs 440 g+18%
- Pixel density194 ppi vs 225 ppi+16%
- Peak brightness350 nits vs 360 nits+3%
- Rear camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 520 g | 440 g |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm | 6.9 mm |
| Height | 278.5 mm | 245.1 mm |
| Width | 174.1 mm | 154.8 mm |
| Frame | Aluminium | — |
| Back | Aluminium | — |
| Colours | Dark Blue, Gold, Mint | Gray, Silver |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12″ | 10.4″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,200 px | 1,200 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,000 px | 2,000 px |
| Pixel density | 194 ppi | 225 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 360 nits |
| Measured brightness | 392 nits | 352 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.5% | 80.5% |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 610 |
| AnTuTu score | 279,242 | 249,272 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 1,545 | 1,661 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 7,250 mAh | 7,100 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 22 W | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| USB version | — | 2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker loudness | -22.7 LUFS | -28.3 LUFS |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2.2 | f/2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | Magic UI 6.1 | ColorOS 12 |
